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Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'

 
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Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh) (Info)
Species: micholitziana (mik-oh-lit-zee-AY-nuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Frydek

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Veined

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ceejaytown On Aug 29, 2006, ceejaytown from The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

This plant makes a striking addition to the shade garden. It is root hardy here, but slow to return, so I have mine planted in a pot, and take it inside in the winter to give it a head start in the spring.

Positive mystic On Aug 31, 2002, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Has velvety green leaves with silvery-white veins.Likes high light but will do well in the shade.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

El Mirage, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Miami, Florida
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Summerville, South Carolina
Houston, Texas
Los Fresnos, Texas
Oakley, Utah



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